Art & Spirit by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"ROSES IN ANTIQUE PITCHER"

Painting #410 of 1181 Paintings / Oil on Linen (24"x20") Completed in July, 1997  SOLD

Rooted in God Rooted in God, I am peaceful, courageous, and strong. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Every fiber of my being is divine substance. I am made in the image and likeness of God. I may look like a separate part of the whole, but underneath my human nature is the vastness of Spirit. I am a wave that belongs to the ocean. I am never separate from God because God is everywhere present. Worry and anxiety are signs I have forgotten this Truth. To remember it, I pause, feel my breath, and meditate. I may start by being aware of body sensations—my heartbeat, my feet on the ground. In God, I breathe and live. I am part of the ocean of existence. Everything outside and inside me is God. As I focus on Divine Intelligence, I let go of any concerns. Rooted in God, I live in Oneness and peace. Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong.—1 Corinthians16:13

Self-Portrait Slideshow by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"Aquarium Scene"

Painting #1101  Oil on Canvas   (6"x 6")  Completed December 26, 2009     Destroyed

"This is one of the paintings I termed at the time,"Modern Expressions".

Here is a slide show of all the self portraits I have done (37 of them). 
 "The Good, Bad & The Ugly" 

Today's quote from Adam James

"The universe always responds to your beliefs. You always manifest what you believe. It doesn't need to be for your highest good, it doesn't need to be for anyone's highest good. If you (for some reason) firmly believe that killing a million people is your highest good, then the universe will assist you in doing this. 

The universe doesn't judge. It simply responds to your beliefs. If the universe only manifested what was for everyone's highest good, the world would be perfect. The world isn't perfect. The universe responds to peoples beliefs and that's all there is to it. Everyone has free will. 

Few people take conscious control of their beliefs. Those that do, become the masters of their universe.

Intending your highest good,

Adam James"

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Art & Meditation by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"ONIONS & MELON"

Painting #501  Oil On Linen  (25"x 30")  Completed September 11, 1998

In the collection of Mr. & Mrs. Weber Gaskin

"Wow! What a revelation came to me yesterday when I attended this introduction for "Mindfulness Meditation".  What I have learned by going within and listening to my Higher Being, is being taught in a scientific and factual manner. . . . . .  right here close to Naples."

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) When Monday July 28, 2014 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EDT Add to Calendar   Where Integrative Mindfulness 3372 Woods Edge Circle, #102 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Driving Directions Greetings!       This is an invitation to join me for an hour of information and education about mindfulness and the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program.   MBSR is a unique program developed to help people better understand and work with all the stressors in their lives - medical, psychological and social. MBSR is taught worldwide and was recently a cover feature in Time Magazine.  It is an education-based course in which you learn to bring the practice of mindfulness into your life, in both formal and informal ways. Learning goes on both within class sessions and at home through daily practice. Attend this free introductory session and see if this program is right for you. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague. Get more information Register Now! I can't make it Sincerely,   Madeline Ebelini MA, RYT Integrative Mindfulness Madeline@IntegrativeMindfulness.net 239-590-9485

Below is from Unity's "Daily Word" today

Harmony

The harmonizing power of God works in every area of my life.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

If situations in my life feel out of sync, I pause for a moment of prayer. As I turn within, I come back to center. I pray to understand how I can harmonize with the ways of the Divine. I am reminded that “all things work together for good.” A higher power is at work in my life and in the lives of those I hold dear.

In the stillness of prayer, I relax and let go of any worry or concern. I give thanks for the power and presence of God. My life is unfolding as it should, and I am patient. In tune with God, I know what is mine to do and when to do it. All is well. I rest in this peaceful awareness and emerge with a new sense of direction, appreciation, and joy.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.—Romans 8:28

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